"The Artist Is Absent" is a documentary film that delves into the elusive world of Martin Margiela, a revolutionary Belgian fashion designer known for his unconventional approach to fashion and his insistence on remaining out of the public eye. Directed by Alison Chernick, the film was selected for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, highlighting Margiela's significant impact on the fashion industry.
The documentary features insights from notable fashion personalities, including journalist Suzy Menkes, designers Jean Paul Gaultier and Raf Simons, and fashion retail entrepreneur Geert Bruloot, who was among the first to recognize Margiela's extraordinary talent. These figures help to paint a vivid picture of Margiela's influence and the enigmatic nature of his work.
Director & Writer - Alison Chernick
Production company - Voyeur Films
Alison Chernick, a director, producer, and television writer from New York, became well-known for her short films featuring important contemporary artists like Jeff Koons and Matthew Barney. She has received many international awards for her directing and screenwriting, and her work has been displayed in prestigious museums like the five Guggenheims, the Smithsonian, SFMOMA, and The Walker. She also created the video for the Roy Lichtenstein exhibit at the Tate Modern in 2012. In 2005, she founded her production company, Voyeur Films, which produces documentaries and films about fashion, art, food, and music.
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